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Potter fans angry over spoiler
03/07/2007 16:20 - (SA)
London - Harry Potter fans have been left furious after the final book's ending was revealed.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is not due to be released until July 21, but Potter 'spies' claim they know how the boy wizard series will end.
Author JK Rowling has previously revealed that at least two characters will die in the seventh and final instalment of the adventure series, but has not named them.
According to reports, Harry Potter decides to end his life in order to kill his evil enemy Voldemort.
It has also been claimed that Harry's best friends Ron and Hermione will both die in the new tome and the trio are reunited in the Deathly Hallows - the Ghost World - along with Harry's late parents, godfather Sirius Black and Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
However, an internet hacker calling himself Gabriel claims Ron and Hermione are attacked by Lord Voldemort and Hermione sacrifices her life to save Ron.
'Aggressive security'
Gabriel also says Severus Snape, who is trying to ambush Ron and Hermione, ends up killing Hagrid.
Lisa Holton of US publisher Scholastic insists there is "aggressive security" surrounding the unpublished book to ensure the ending isn't leaked.
Holton said: "It's the very last book, it's the highest printing we've ever done, and the internet is even more active.
"As with other Potter books, booksellers, printers, distributors and security agencies have agreed to a specific set of security guidelines to make sure the final book doesn't leak out or get into bookstores early.
"We have a fairly aggressive security push on a lot of different fronts. We work very hard to preserve that moment to get books in the right place around the country to be unveiled at the right moment."
Internet store Amazon.com has revealed almost 1.6 million copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have already been pre-ordered.
Worldwide sales are expected to top 12 million. - Bang Showbiz.com
- Bang
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